People, I am all over the place. I normally don’t have a long commute, but today I was in Redwood Shores for a conference. Then I’ll be back that way again tomorrow morning for a meeting in Palo Alto. Last…

I put everything that I can on my credit card. Girl Scout cookies, recurring payments, whatever. If I could put my mortgage on my credit card, I would! This is the best credit card ever. The Citi Double Cash credit…

Throwback Thursday post Dear 757 Sutter Street #305, San Francisco, CA 94109, Every day that I walk into the apartment, I feel so blessed to call you home. Despite the grittiness of the surrounding Lower Nob Hill neighborhood, you are…

I did some comparison shopping: Amazon, Walgreens (which is the West Coast equivalent of CVS), and Bed Bath & Beyond and can confirm that you save the most if you shop for your toiletries at Bed Bath & Beyond and…

OMG my work life is nutzo. I promised myself I’d take a vacation day to recuperate, yet I don’t even have time to go to the bathroom. Even then, I’m reading and responding to emails while I’m on the potty. Can…

1. Give to your favorite charity/charities. Not only is this the season of giving, but giving is proven to be beneficial to your well-being. Further, charitable donations reduce your taxable income. You can also donate household items to Goodwill or…

I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m a light sleeper to begin with, more like a nervous sleeper as I’m always thinking about the stress in my life. And recent developments could seriously alter our future. We are on the hunt…

In the dog-eat-dog world of San Francisco, it’s not about finding an apartment (if you can afford the rent), but whether you can convince the landlord to pick you out of a stack of rental applications that read like Silicon…

Today I want to talk about my parents. They are currently in Taipei, traveling all over Asia, enjoying the retired life. My mom and I can spend hours talking about finances, budgets, retirement…all things related to money and wealth. I’ve…

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